https://www.beehive.govt.nz/ en https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/willis-chalmers-discuss-fuel-security-economic-growth Finance Minister Nicola Willis met Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers in Brisbane to strengthen trans-Tasman coordination on fuel pressures, economic resilience and growth, agreeing to ongoing cooperation while maintaining targeted, disciplined responses to global challenges. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:49:12 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127244 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/rebuilding-vogels-rail-system The rail system is being rebuilt to the benefit of the national economy with a new maintenance hub in Christchurch and a full fleet of replacement locomotives for the entire South Island, Rail Minister Winston Peters says. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127242 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/risk-canterbury-youth-benefit-new-fund Hundreds of Canterbury teens at risk of disengaging from education are among the first to benefit from a new Government initiative to double the value of investment for both recipients and the taxpayer, Youth and South Island Minister James Meager says. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127245 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-high-court-judge-appointed-15 Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointment of Associate Judge Rachel Julienne Sussock as a High Court Judge.  The appointment of Justice Sussock was recommended to the Governor-General by Hon Judith Collins as Attorney-General. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:48:20 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127240 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/regional-airlines-supported-rif-funding Three more regional airlines will receive Regional Infrastructure Fund loans to help support regional air routes and safeguard essential air services, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Transport Minister James Meager say. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:41:32 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127239 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/fuel-cost-relief-veterans%E2%80%99-medical-travel Increased support is being provided to help ease fuel cost pressures for veterans needing to travel for treatment, Veterans Minister Chris Penk says. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127238 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/defence-minister-visit-australia Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Australia today to undertake a range of engagements to further strengthen defence cooperation with New Zealand’s military ally. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:04:57 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127237 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/volunteer-awards-celebrate-health-heroes Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey are recognising the recipients of this year’s Minister of Health Volunteer Awards, celebrating individuals and groups who make an outstanding contribution to New Zealand’s health system. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:24 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127241 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/mcclay-leads-delegation-india-fta-signing Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay departs for New Delhi today to sign the New Zealand – India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:26:19 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127234 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/online-casino-gambling-bill-passes-third-reading The Online Casino Gambling Bill has passed its third and final reading, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:02:11 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127235